Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the questioning of the Reform Party's legitimacy and presence in the Riigikogu. The stance is extremely strong and hostile, focusing on discrediting the opponent through a value-based framework, calling them a "criminal organization." The substance of the policy (renewable energy) is not addressed.
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Topic Expertise
There is a lack of data, technical terminology, or knowledge concerning the substantive content of the draft bill. The speaker fails to demonstrate expertise.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical tone is very combative, aggressive, and accusatory. Extreme and unconstructive language is employed ("criminal organization"), which points to a strong emotional appeal and is aimed at the complete discrediting of the opponent.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Reform Party, which is being criticized on personal and ethical grounds and labeled a "criminal organization." The intensity of the attack is extreme, with proposals being made for their physical removal from the chamber, ruling out any possibility of cooperation.
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Collaboration Style
There is a complete lack of willingness to cooperate with the Reform Party, given that a proposal is being put forward for their removal from the chamber. No openness to compromise or cross-party cooperation is evident.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is procedural, centering on obstructing the activities of the opposition party (the Reform Party) and removing them from the Riigikogu chamber. The substance of the bill (308 SE), which concerns the acceleration of renewable energy, is not being addressed.
1 Speeches Analyzed